Minors working with police were able to buy alcohol Friday at Circle Market on Errett Circle, off California Avenue, on the Westside and at the Grog Shop on Ocean and Hubbard streets, Lt. Larry Richard said.

The employees were cited, he said.

But 22 stores, including gas station markets, grocery stores and liquor stores throughout the city did not, Richard said.

The periodic operations are funded by a state Alcoholic Beverage Control grant, he said.